Top 5 Dinner Cruises in the USA

1.Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $108Our pick

Begin with a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner beside the Colorado River, then board a flat-bottomed boat for a slow evening cruise. Guides such as Izzy and Rory add local stories and humor before a 40,000-watt light show projects canyon history onto the rock walls. Bring a jacket and expect firm seating, steps, and an English-only presentation.

“Phenomenal ending to the day. Dinner was much better than expected- so good! The staff was very friendly and eager to make it a great night for everyone. You can tell they care about their customers. Relaxing, interesting, and beautiful cruise. Highly recommend!”

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2.2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 794 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Board at River Street for a two-hour evening cruise aboard a classic red, white, and blue Savannah riverboat. You’ll enjoy a buffet with shrimp and grits, carving-station beef, chicken, fish, salads, and dessert, plus live music and dancing. The cruise is unguided, and a cash bar is available. Plan extra time for downtown parking.

“Riverboat dinner tour was nice. It was not too crowded and everyone was courteous and helpful. They acknowledged our 1st weeding anniversary and gave us a best wishes cake.”

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3.2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Board the Portland Spirit in downtown Portland for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a reserved table, live piano music, and a three-course dinner. You’ll pass OMSI, Portland’s bridges, Oaks Amusement Park, Elk Rock Island, and the White Stag sign. Narration is available outside or through your phone with headphones.

“Wonderful experience! The food was well-prepared & delicious with several entrees to choose from. The service was exceptional as well. There was a bar available (drinks were an added cost) which provided a nice variety. The live background piano music added to the ambiance. Several spots on the outside decks allowed for gorgeous views of the many bridges we passed on the river & the narrative provided a wonderful history of their design. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously.”

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4.2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 269 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $88Best value

Spend two hours aboard Portland Spirit with a reserved table, freshly prepared Northwest lunch, live piano, and river views. You’ll pass under Portland’s bridges, cruise by OMSI, the USS Blueback, Oaks Amusement Park, and Waterfront Park. Historical narration is available on the outer decks, with headphones recommended indoors.

“Nice, relaxing, and informative food was excellent and adequate. Staff friendly and accommodating, we will be back!”

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5.Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $116

Spend two hours aboard the Odyssey Chicago River for a Thanksgiving lunch with private-table seating, a three-course meal, Chicago architecture, an outdoor deck, festive cocktails, and a live DJ. You’ll cruise past Merchandise Mart, DuSable Bridge, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, and the Old Chicago Post Office while enjoying coffee, tea, and skyline views.

“Awesome service friendly staff beautiful views and fun music .. the food was decent and I just wish my pumpkin pie wasn’t frozen in the middle because it was delicious”

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